Ardmaddy Castle

The gardens, in a most spectacular setting, are shielded by mature woodlands, carpeted with bluebells and daffodils and protected from the winds by the elevated castle. The walled garden is full of magnificent rhododendrons, a collection of rare and unusual shrubs and plants, the 'Clock Garden' with its cutting flowers, the new crevice garden, fruit and veg grown with labour saving formality, all within dwarf box hedging. Beyond, a woodland walk, with its 60 foot hydrangea, leads to the water gardens - in early summer a riot of Candelabra primulas, irises, rodgersias and other damp loving plants and grasses. Lovely autumn colour. A plantsman's garden for all seasons.

Directions: Take the A816 south of Oban for eight miles. Turn right B844 to Seil Island/Easdale. Four miles on, turn left on to Ardmaddy Road (signed) for a further two miles.

Openings:

1 January - 26 January, 9am - Dusk (2018)

Admission £4.50, children free.

· Donation to SGS Beneficiaries.

27 January - 11 March, 9am - Dusk (2018)

Admission £4.50, children free.

· Donation to SGS Beneficiaries.

12 March - 31 December, 9am - Dusk (2018)

Admission £4.50, children free.

· Donation to SGS Beneficiaries.

Other details: Seasonal vegetables, summer fruit and plant stall. Toilet suitable for the disabled. See garden website for other details.